Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of distinguished practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he sets his mind on meeting the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou's desperate appeal for his mentorship, Yakumo is left with no choice but to accept his very first apprentice.
As he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, an abrasive young woman who has been under Yakumo's care ever since her beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another prolific Rakugo performer, passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is drawn to Sukeroku's unique style of Rakugo despite learning under contrasting techniques. Upon seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo who reminisces about a much earlier time when he made a promise with his greatest rival.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in both the past and present, depicting the art of Rakugo, the relationships it creates, and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping the unique form of storytelling alive.+ More
Characters & Voice Actors

Yuurakutei, Sukeroku
Main
Yamadera, Kouichi
Japanese
Yuurakutei, Yakumo
Main
Ishida, Akira
Japanese
Amaken
Main
Yamaguchi, Kappei
Japanese
Amano
Main
Higuchi, Eisuke
Main
Seki, Toshihiko
Japanese
Konatsu
Main
Kobayashi, Yuu
JapanesePromotion Videos

PV 3

PV 2

PV 1
Recommended for you
Sister Princess
TV
23m
Wicked City
Movie
82m
Yume Tsukai
TV
24m
The Relative Worlds
Movie
93m
Himeyuri
Movie
31m
Legend of the Forest
Movie
29m
Android Announcer Maico 2010
TV
14m
Sky Wizards Academy
TV
23m
Mizuiro (2003)
OVA
30m
Maetel Legend
OVA
45m
Amnesia OVA
OVA
25m
The Emperor's Strategy
ONA
17m
Kuro ga Ita Natsu
Movie
67m
Attack on Tomorrow
TV
24m
A Wind Named Amnesia
Movie
80m